circle

Principal Technical Writer

circle$185K — $237K *
US-Anywhere
+ 25 other locationsRemote
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in technical documentation for developers
  • Proven experience with API documentation and integration guides
  • Strong understanding of software development concepts, especially REST APIs
  • Experience collaborating with engineering and product teams
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to lead complex documentation projects independently
  • Familiarity with docs-as-code processes and tools like Git and GitHub

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain developer-focused documentation including API references and tutorials
  • Design and enhance documentation architecture for improved usability
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate features into documentation
  • Develop content strategies for product launches and feature adoption
  • Analyze developer feedback to improve documentation effectiveness
  • Establish documentation standards and best practices
  • Review and collaborate on content with other technical writers for consistency

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Inclusive company culture
  • Focus on transparency in organizational practices
  • Engagement with cutting-edge technologies in fintech and blockchain
Full Job Description
What you'll be responsible for

As a Principal Technical Writer on the Arc team, you will own the strategy and execution of developer-facing documentation that enables builders, developers, and partners to effectively use Circle's products and services. You will work closely with product, engineering, and Developer Relations to create clear, engaging, and technically accurate content that enhances the developer experience and drives adoption of our products. This role requires a deep understanding of developer experience, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible and impactful documentation.

What you'll work on
  • Create and maintain high-quality developer documentation, including API references, integration guides, and tutorials
  • Design and improve documentation architecture to optimize usability and developer experience
  • Partner with product managers and engineers to understand features and translate them into clear documentation
  • Develop content strategies that support product launches and ongoing feature adoption
  • Analyze developer feedback and usage data to continuously improve documentation effectiveness
  • Establish and scale documentation standards, processes, and best practices across cross-functional teams
  • Review and collaborate with other technical writers to ensure consistency, quality, and clarity across all technical content


What you'll bring to Circle

Core Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience creating technical documentation for developer audiences
  • Proven experience writing API documentation, integration guides, and system-level content
  • Strong understanding of software development concepts, including REST APIs and developer workflows
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with engineering, product, and developer relations teams
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to independently lead complex documentation initiatives from concept to delivery
  • Familiarity with a docs-as-code process and tools such as Git, GitHub, and modern documentation platforms

Preferred Requirements
  • Experience in blockchain, crypto, or fintech ecosystems
  • Coding ability in TypeScript, JavaScript, or Python


Circle is on a mission to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core. We consider a wide variety of elements when crafting our compensation ranges and total compensation packages.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation ranges may differ for candidates in other locations.

Base Pay Range: $185,000 - $237,500

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About circle

Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currency and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle's platform has supported over 100 million transactions worth tens of billions of dollars, with nearly 10 million retail customers, over a thousand businesses, while storing and securing more than $5 billion in digital currency assets. Circle is also a principal developer of USD Coin (USDC), which together with Coinbase and the Centre Consortium oversees the standards and protocol for what has become the fastest growing, regulated, fully-reserved stablecoin. USDC now stands at well over $10 billion market cap and is adding nearly $300 million net new digital dollars in circulation every week. Today, Circle's transactional services, business accounts, and platform APIs are giving rise to a new generation of financial services and commerce applications that hold the promise of raising global economic prosperity for all through programmable internet commerce.
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300 employees
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Founded
2013

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